Patents Assigned to Kohler Co.
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Publication number: 20260249318Abstract: A spray head for a shower assembly includes a front portion having a spray face, a rear portion opposite the spray face that includes a magnetic region. The magnetic region includes a plurality of magnetic angled surfaces configured to magnetically couple the spray head to a support surface at a plurality of different angles. The spray head also includes a slot defined within the magnetic region, the slot configured to accommodate a fluid conduit therein.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 22, 2022Publication date: August 27, 2026Applicant: Kohler Co.Inventors: Hiroyuki Chanseol Muraoka, Lun Cheak Tan, Feiying Su
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Patent number: 12716226Abstract: A drain installation assembly includes a drain body and a drain coupling. The drain coupling is configured to be inserted into a drain opening of a wash basin from a top side of the wash basin. The drain coupling comprises a first coupling end and a second coupling end, the second coupling end positioned opposite to the first coupling end. The drain coupling further includes a squeeze portion positioned between the first coupling end and the second coupling end, the squeeze portion formed of a flexible material. The drain body comprises a body flange extending radially away from the drain body. The squeeze portion is configured to deform, so as to define a squeeze bulge when the drain coupling is coupled to the drain body, the squeeze bulge having a diameter greater than a diameter of the drain opening of the wash basin.Type: GrantFiled: October 14, 2024Date of Patent: August 25, 2026Assignee: Kohler Co.Inventor: Kenneth Stout
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Patent number: 12715010Abstract: A shower system includes a nozzle that can dispense a stream of water through airspace in a first direction. The shower system includes a flow redirector that can receive the stream of water from the nozzle through the airspace and rebound the stream of water to redirect the stream of water in a second direction different from the first direction.Type: GrantFiled: September 16, 2022Date of Patent: August 25, 2026Assignee: Kohler Co.Inventor: Hiroyuki Chanseol Muraoka
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Patent number: 12718520Abstract: An apparatus for identification of a plumbing product includes a communication interface and a controller. The communication interface is configured to receive a raw image of the plumbing product. A first model is configured to analyze the raw image of the plumbing product. A second model is configured to analyze the raw image of the plumbing product in combination with supplemental information for the plumbing product. A third model is configured to analyze a cropped image of the plumbing product. The controller is configured to perform analysis using the models, such that the second model and the third model are performed in series when the first model indicates an object match for the plumbing product in the raw image, and the second model and third model are performed in parallel when the first model lacks the object match for the plumbing product in the raw image.Type: GrantFiled: May 16, 2024Date of Patent: August 25, 2026Assignee: Kohler Co.Inventors: Jon Proeber, Nithin Ramachandran, Shreshtha Gupta, Rahul Hirve, Aaditya Tank
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Publication number: 20260241396Abstract: A shower device includes an elongated hollow waterway, a spray head configured to emit water, and a valve. The elongated hollow waterway extends in a longitudinal direction and has a first end configured to receive water, a second end, and an internal fluid passage extending from the first end to the second end. The second end has a port extending in a radial direction from the internal fluid passage through the waterway. The valve is configured to control a water flow rate from the internal fluid passage of the waterway to the spray head. The valve includes a valve body that surrounds the port and a control member operatively coupled to the valve body and surrounding at least a portion of the valve body. Rotation of the control member and valve body relative to the waterway provides a variable adjustment of the water flow rate to the spray head.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 6, 2026Publication date: August 20, 2026Applicant: KOHLER CO.Inventor: Matthew BALL
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Publication number: 20260243065Abstract: A bathroom system includes at least one of a shower or a bathtub, a gray water tank, and a conduit. The at least one of the shower or the bathtub includes a drain ring configured to collect gray water from the at least one of the shower or the bathtub. The gray water tank includes an internal filtration system configured to remove material from the gray water. The gray water tank is configured to filter and store the gray water. The gray water tank is configured to introduce a chemical into the gray water to clean the gray water. The gray water tank is configured to draw electrical power from a power supply to actuate the internal filtration system. The conduit is coupled to the gray water tank proximate a bottom edge of the gray water tank. The conduit fluidly connects the at least one of the shower or the bathtub and the gray water tank. The conduit is configured to transfer the gray water from the drain ring to the gray water tank.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 2, 2026Publication date: August 20, 2026Applicant: KOHLER CO.Inventors: Diego Alejandro CUERVO AYALA, Connor MCMANUS, Colin CLARKE
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Patent number: 12709884Abstract: Provided is a grey water rinse toilet including a first reservoir configured to store a first water supply, a second reservoir configured to store a second water supply, a bowl having a first inlet fluidly connected the first reservoir and a second inlet fluidly connected to the second reservoir, a first valve disposed in the first inlet and configured to control a flow of the first water supply from the first reservoir to the bowl, and a second valve disposed in the second inlet and configured to control a flow of the second water supply from the second reservoir to the bowl. The flow of the first water supply may be configured to rinse an inner surface of the bowl.Type: GrantFiled: June 29, 2023Date of Patent: August 18, 2026Assignee: Kohler Co.Inventor: William Kuru
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Publication number: 20260233245Abstract: A shower column assembly includes a shower rail and a quick-connect system. The quick-connect system includes an arm attachment, an intermediate fitting, and a collar. A first end of the arm attachment is mountable to a fluid conduit. At least a portion of the arm attachment at a second end of the arm attachment is sized to be received within the intermediate fitting and the collar. The collar is configured to slidably engage with the intermediate fitting and press against the intermediate fitting to deform the intermediate fitting over the second end of the arm attachment.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 13, 2026Publication date: August 13, 2026Applicant: KOHLER CO.Inventors: Brandon H. MILLER, Liam J. MACGILLIVRAY, Jack E. DAVIES
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Patent number: 12702988Abstract: A spray assembly includes an inner chamber, an outer chamber, a spray face, a plurality of shafts, a lever, a moving fulcrum, and a plurality of sleeves. The inner chamber provides a fluid in a first spray mode of a plurality of spray modes. The spray face is fluidly coupled to the outer chamber and includes one or more nozzles that are movable between a plurality of nozzle positions such that the spray face provides the fluid in a second spray mode and a third spray mode. The plurality of shafts are movable for directing the fluid within the spray assembly. The lever operates the plurality of shafts. The moving fulcrum changes a location of a fulcrum of the lever such that the fulcrum changes as the lever is operated. A first sleeve is configured to move the one or more nozzles of the spray face.Type: GrantFiled: September 13, 2024Date of Patent: August 11, 2026Assignee: Kohler Co.Inventor: Perry D. Erickson
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Patent number: 12703971Abstract: Provided is a system for flushing a toilet including a flow controller having a housing including an inlet configured to receive a first flow of water, a first outlet, and a second outlet. The flow controller may further include a hydraulic turbine disposed in the housing in fluid communication with the inlet and configured to generate power as the first flow of water travels therethrough, a rim valve disposed in the housing in fluid communication with the inlet and configured to control a second flow of water provided to the first outlet, and a sump jet valve disposed in the housing in fluid communication with the inlet and configured to control a third flow of water provided to the second outlet.Type: GrantFiled: July 17, 2024Date of Patent: August 11, 2026Assignee: Kohler Co.Inventors: Tony L. Lambert, Andrew L. Smith, Michael Smith
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Patent number: 12703968Abstract: A faucet assembly and methods of constructing a faucet assembly. The faucet assembly includes a spout, a base, a puck, and a dispensing appliance. The puck includes a user interface and a wheel, both configured to be manipulated by a user to control the settings and output of the faucet assembly. The dispensing appliance is configured to be stored beneath the surface to which the faucet assembly is installed. The dispensing appliance comprises a water inlet and various water processing components, including but not limited a filter, a chiller, a heater, and a carbonator. The dispensing appliance is configured to process water from the water inlet according to a command by the user on the user interface or wheel, and dispense the water through the spout of the faucet assembly.Type: GrantFiled: July 2, 2024Date of Patent: August 11, 2026Assignee: Kohler Co.Inventors: Patrick Tinker, Jacob Frye, Matthew Tyler Harrison
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Patent number: 12703967Abstract: A sprayhead hose retraction system including one or more pulley assemblies having one or more pullies. Each of the one or more pullies have defined grooves configured to receive a hose, at least in part, wherein a first end of the hose is connected to a sprayhead of a faucet and wherein the hose wraps around the one or more pullies such that extension of the sprayhead moves or rotates the one or more pullies as the sprayhead extends from the faucet. When the sprayhead is released by a user, the one or more pullies provide a force onto the hose which automatically causes retraction of the sprayhead into the faucet.Type: GrantFiled: February 20, 2024Date of Patent: August 11, 2026Assignee: Kohler Co.Inventors: Jacob Frye, Erich Slothower
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Patent number: D1142868Type: GrantFiled: May 24, 2023Date of Patent: August 18, 2026Assignee: Kohler Co.Inventors: Jean-Hugues Soulier, Ferran Serra Sola, Drew Johnson
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Patent number: D1142869Type: GrantFiled: April 8, 2025Date of Patent: August 18, 2026Assignee: Kohler Co.Inventors: Drew Johnson, Tory Hayner
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Patent number: D1144742Type: GrantFiled: February 24, 2026Date of Patent: August 25, 2026Assignee: KOHLER CO.Inventors: Margaret C. Mazz, Yutong Wu
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Patent number: D1144757Type: GrantFiled: December 28, 2023Date of Patent: August 25, 2026Assignee: Kohler Co.Inventors: Margaret Mazz, Jacob Frye, Brett Wegner, Erika Kovesdi, Chase Parda
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Patent number: D1144758Type: GrantFiled: December 28, 2023Date of Patent: August 25, 2026Assignee: Kohler Co.Inventors: Margaret Mazz, Jacob Frye, Brett Wegner, Erika Kovesdi, William Bares, Jordan Meyers, Shea Mcgee
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Patent number: D1144776Type: GrantFiled: September 23, 2025Date of Patent: August 25, 2026Assignee: Kohler Co.Inventor: Viraj Navin Chauhan
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Patent number: D1145063Type: GrantFiled: January 24, 2024Date of Patent: August 25, 2026Assignee: Kohler Co.Inventors: Erin Leigh Hoover, Nicholas Robert Rindt, Dennis Lee Snyder, Seth M. Stevens, Maxwell Wasscher, Luke James Worth, Jovello Tijano Gomez, Jr.
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Patent number: D1145071Type: GrantFiled: June 13, 2023Date of Patent: August 25, 2026Assignee: Kohler Co.Inventors: Nicholas R. Rindt, Brian M. Kaule, Dennis L Snyder